Environmental Studies

Environmental studies examine relationship between people and environment.

Environment literally means Surrounding in which we are living. Environment includes all those things on which we are directly or indirectly dependent for our survival, whether it is
living component like animals, plants or non-living component like soil, air water.

Environmental studies is an interdisciplinary subject examining the interplay between the social, legal, management, and scientific aspects of environmental issues

Environmental studies investigate the scientific and the humanitarian aspects. Students of environmental studies learn the causes, effects, and possible solutions to address important environmental problems.

Meaning of Environmental Studies:
Environmental studies are the scientific study of the environmental system and the status of its inherent or induced changes on organisms. It includes not only the study of physical and biological characters of the environment but also the social and cultural factors and the impact of man on environment.

Ecology and Scope of Ecological Studies:
Ecology is that part of environmental studies in which we study about organisms, plants and animals and their relationship or interdependence on other living and non living environment.

Following topics are covered in Environmental studies:

✿ Nature of Environmental Studies:
Environmental Studies

✿ Natural Resources and Associated Problems:
Natural Resources
Water Resources
Mineral Resources
Land Resources
Energy Resources

✿ Ecosystem:
Classification of Ecosystem
Functions of Ecosystem
Ecological Pyramid – Energy Flow

✿ Biodiversity and Its Conservation:
Biodiversity Hotspots
Threats to Biodiversity
Conversation of Biodiversity

✿ Environmental Pollution & Pollution Control:
Air Pollution
Water Pollution
Soil Pollution
Noise Pollution

✿ Social Issues and Environment:
Global Environmental Problems
Ozone Depletion
Solid Waste Management
Hazardous Waste Management
Water Waste Management
Deforestation